Lysine
supplement · base score 0.5
What is it?
Lysine is a supplement added for a specific benefit. Graded medium: nutritionally adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout ingredient either way.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- medium
- Base score
- 0.5 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 14 products
- Also listed as
- -
Common questions about lysine
Is Lysine good for dogs?
It is nutritionally fine: we grade it medium, meaning adequate and nothing to worry about, but not a standout either way. The overall recipe matters more than any single ingredient.
How many UK dog foods contain lysine?
14 UK products list lysine as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
How does Open Dog Food grade lysine?
We grade it medium: nutritionally adequate, but nothing special either way. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is lysine in dog food?
Lysine is an essential amino acid that dogs must obtain from their diet. It is needed for protein synthesis and is usually supplied by animal proteins or added as a separate amino acid.
Why is lysine added to dog food?
Lysine may be added to balance the overall amino acid profile of a recipe, particularly when plant proteins are used. A complete food should already contain enough lysine for most dogs.
